Sakurai-san is a very respected businessman in Japan and it was a huge honor to get a tour guides by the CEO and founder! I think a lot of CEOs would delegate this to a PR guy aloe gal but actually, I met him through a close friend of mine and talked to him for an hour THEN he invited me to eat dinner with him. Absolutely sincere person which is a reason why I love this sake -- the people behind it are great people. -John
In Japan, CEOs are pretty humble. I was watching a video clip on the CEO of Japanese Airlines, who takes the bus to work, eats with his employees, earns less money than his pilots and has a desk in a shared office.
Subtitles / cc: If you would like to help by adding subtitles to this episode for your language, please let me know :) I've received some fantastic offers from viewers. (THANK YOU!) I will publish the names of everyone who helps with this and the language they used. #onlyinjapantv -john
+Jibran Haider yes, it does. I am working alone and need to make a living as well. This episode was 15 minutes and involved travel and planning. If you've ever edited video, adding subtitles (hard coded) translating, adding overlay and making the story sharp -- it's takes time. Sorry it isn't faster but really, twice a month is pretty good. This is not a vlog. It's a program and series. -John
+MikeOpina Thanks Mike! Totally agree -- as a RUclipsr who is asked to make more and tries to w/o sacrificing a story and some decent editing. If I won't watch it myself, why should you guys? I figure your time is as valuable as mine. -john
-John It's Daissai 50, I got this at Marukai store in little Tokyo. A 720ml bottle of Dassai cost about 24 bucks, and Dassai 23 (likewise 720ml) was like almost 90 bucks! Woah! Haha. Oh yeah, I'm sitting watching this WITHOUT a glass too, meaning that I'm drinking straight from the bottle without a glass ;)
Wow!! 90 bucks for that 23 is high! Didn;'t know the prices in LA. Good to know. We can get bottles for 5000 yen here ($45) but often it's sold out. Tokyu Department Store's Shibuya Station basement usually has it in stock. Thanks for the reply Hirofumi! -john
Yeah, it'd be smarter to get one when I get back to Japan than to pay 90 bucks to taste the same quality as the 5000 yen one. Keep up your good job on your research that makes Japan and its culture more fascinating and respectful! -Hiro
Epicdoge360 Yeah, but it's worth it considering the fact that it's one of he best sake in the whole world. Think about other booze like whiskey being the same price or even higher.
So far I have watched just about every video from this channel. Very entertaining and informative! The voice of the host reminds me of the voice used for narration on shows such as "How'd they make that?" etc. His voice would be perfect for any kids learning show.
+ONLY in JAPAN What an excellent, wonderfully informative video, John. I love seeing the whole process into making the Saki. One thing that stands out to me, aside from all the work involved, is the level of pride that Mr. Sakurai takes in his product. From the look on his face at 13:39, it is clear each bottle is a labor of love and that he is very proud of what he does. I love the passion the Japanese have for their heritage and history. It's something that is often lost or forgotten in some other parts of the world.
Another outstanding video. Takes me back to the times I was lucky enough to work with sake reps. Once they had found out I was eager to learn about new things they not only taught me about sake, I learned about (and came to love) unique Japanese foods like shiokara, real ramen, and on and on. Can't wait for each new video!
+Dave Jansen (Theme Park Videos) Ha!!!! What a great video John. Superbly done and very informative - absolutely loved it! ^^ Huge thumbs up, and have a great weekend... ^^ Thomas
+ginaC53 You're right! It's hard to get good koji-kin, but if you have that and can polish the rice, it's not too hard to make. They've been doing this for centuries without technology so it's possible for sure. -john
i have seen a lot of japan-explorer videos, but was never so excited to watch them as i'm with you videos. i've already watched all your videos and im waiting to see more. keep up the fantastic work.
+WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN days in japan are really long i suppose. :) i would like to see a video about shōjin ryōri from your hand some time. merry Xmas for now!
As a huge Sake fan, I loved this video. Really cool that the CEO took the time to give you the tour!! Now...gotta get me a couple of bottles of sake! :)
That guy showing you around was a perfect guide. Articulate, likable, and with a a great respect for the craft. Another great video in a long string of them. :)
Great to hear from you Brian! Yes, Sakurai-san was an excellent guide who is very passionate about sake. I've been lucky enough to go to to dinner with him a few times and he is always so positive and friendly, the kind of person who makes other people better -- the perfect CEO! And a reason for Dassai's success. Always appreciate the kind words and your time to watch the series. THANK YOU! -John
onlyinjapan....I think your channel is an amazing, you are a very good presenter.... It makes me miss japan so much.. My heart really lyes there... Thankyou so much
hi!!!! I am not sure if u see this john but what you do is awesome . it actually helps in understanding Japan's culture people etc . it actually educates us . I am student and now due to watching your videos I already started liking Japan . keep up the good work p.s if I ever come to Japan help me
Hi Soham, I read it and I am so happy to hear the videos help you learn more about Japan! THANK YOU so much for watching and sharing and I'll keep doing my best to put out fun and educational videos :) -John
This was a nice video, you can tell he's really passionate and enjoys his product a lot. I recently watched a documentary on sake, but they didn't show the milling of the rice as well as this vid. I'll be looking out for Dassai daiginjo's while buying sake :).
I'm a new subscriber and I am hooked!!! I think I have watched about 20 of your videos so far, lol. I can't believe that I am watching this kind of quality on YT (I would watch this on TV in a hot second)! You do an excellent job! Thank you so much! Your videos show us things about Japan that I would love to see, experience, taste and try! For instance, your Vending Machine videos, crane game video and Manga Cafe videos, to name a few. We have been wanting to visit Japan soon and your videos gave us ideas that we would not have even dreamed of trying (like food challenges etc).
Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment Tina! Makes me very happy to read it and really motivates me to keep things both super interesting and engaging. Of course I highly recommend a trip to Japan :) adventures await! -John
I love your videos. while it talk about Japan, it also helped me finding material to teach (since I'm assigned to teach my juniors about Japan's culture and stuffs). thanks a lot, and keep up a good work!
man, I just love your videos this channel should have much more subscribers than this top notch quality videos, fun and yet informative at the same time, so much details as well can't wait for the next one :D
+subboreal Thanks! About the creepy: agreed! I think people have to see it from another prism -- in Japan. Totally different culture and the videos are a great learning tool of life here. It's creepy that kids go naked into public baths in Japan with unknown adults too! Just the values in Japan in general are quite good and strong. It;s sad people can;t just innocently have fun together without questioning intentions, but the world we live in is full of dangers. Japan, being an island and somewhat isolated, is such a great place. Perhaps it's like the Galapagos Islands where the wildlife approach humans as if there is no danger from millennium of non-human contact? Who knows, but it's interesting for me to see the other side. I've been here for 18 years and so used to the lifestyle. Thanks for the chance for me to debate myself on this. haha! Appreciate the comment. -john
The fact that the CEO himself is giving the tour himself means that he has the knowledge and very well verse in the making of sake. This makes him a good CEO as he could understands the problems face by the Production’s workers instead of just understand the company in general. This may seems like a weird comment but in my country, the background of the CEO doesn’t matter as long as the company generates money which is really annoying. For example, my father is working as an automotive engineer as his company creates the silent noise system for automobiles. However, the company’s CEO is a person with accounting background like what? He totally doesn’t understand the technical problems that my father had to face as a manager and only forces my father to solve the issue. He would’ve quit if it is not hard to find job these days
these people are the worst. i hate them, soulless greedy bastards. what a company needs is a leader with understanding and passion for their product, something that is getting rarer and rarer nowadays, and it shows in the product.
+Prayoga Harryputra Thanks! A friend of mine came to help with the camera work -- easy sell since he loved Dassai! The editing was a beast for this one -- how to cut up the tour and make it interesting -- not so much like a tour, which is boring. Just having fun :) really appreciate the comment! -john
@onlyinjapan....I think your channel is an amazing, you are a very good presenter.... It makes me miss japan so much.. My heart really lyes there... Thankyou so much
Sake is such and interesting creation. The process in making is unique. I myself don't drink. But I make it my mission to one day try as many of the sweetest Sake's I can find to one day find one that I can actually drink. But I'm still scared to do it! Another great video and I can't wait to see the Mascots, so cute!
+Eszra Thanks!! The mascot video is really fun -- not nearly as long as this one, thankfully! The Dassai 23 is quite sweet and super smooth although a little pricey. Send me a note if you find a good sake you like! -john
+Eszra There is another traditional beverage in Japan made from fermented rice called "amazeke" (甘酒) literally "sweet sake" It has low alcohol content (or sometimes non at all). It is cloudy and has a thickness to it but has some of the characteristic of sake. I doubt you could find it outside of Japan though. Edit: according to Wikipedia it can be found in Asian grocery stores and natural food stores in the USA and Europe.
I look forward to your videos and this one is one of my favorites. My friend works at a sake brewery in Kagoshima and he's loving it. I can't wait to go home (Yokohama)!
+WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN You should get a drone. I ordered one a few days ago from DJI and it should be coming in a few days. Also have you done any thing with the idea to making japanese walking videos for treadmills? Edit: If you are going to order one do it soon because they are on christmas sale and WAY cheaper. I got a free hard shell backpack for storage.
Hello John :D I just found your channel today and all I've been doing is watching all of your videos! They are so good informative and produced with great quality keep up the good work! I look forward to watching more of the great vids you take out in the future :D subscribed!!
WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN I watched all your videos my favorite videos are tokyo game show 2013, Osaka food guide, and Tokyo manga shop & Anime studio mega tour.. 😀
You can also find it at many high quality Japanese restaurants with Japanese owners. They often try to stock the best. Nice chance to at least try a glass of it if you can't find online. -John
+Tania LoNero Thant's why I made the video! I was dying to learn more about how it's made since it's such an important part of Japanese culture. I think some breweries around the Tokyo area may have tours. Really worth it if you get the chance. -john
That moment when the perfect ad happens at the perfect time, "If you're wondering how this rice tastes before becoming Koji, here's your answer...'PIZZA POPS!!'" XD
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You got the CEO to show you around, man that's awesome.
He seems so down to Earth, friendly and willing to share, which is amazing
Sakurai-san is a very respected businessman in Japan and it was a huge honor to get a tour guides by the CEO and founder! I think a lot of CEOs would delegate this to a PR guy aloe gal but actually, I met him through a close friend of mine and talked to him for an hour THEN he invited me to eat dinner with him. Absolutely sincere person which is a reason why I love this sake -- the people behind it are great people. -John
ONLY in JAPAN I'll be sure to buy and recommend this brand.
Very cool of the CEO to give you the tour himself!
In Japan, CEOs are pretty humble. I was watching a video clip on the CEO of Japanese Airlines, who takes the bus to work, eats with his employees, earns less money than his pilots and has a desk in a shared office.
The CEO looked drunk in the middle of the tour that's must've been a great tour
Not to mention that he looks like a japanese Walter White, which makes the tour much more cooler
Well if I owned a business and someone with a big reach wanted a tour of course I would give them the tour myself.
Very informative, and very well done, John! Very few foreigners get behind-the-scenes access to places like this in Japan. Bravo!
My Japan 🇯🇵 is my favourite 🍾🍾🍾
I love how proud Hiroshi san is of his facility, he knows his stuff and loves what he does.
Subtitles / cc: If you would like to help by adding subtitles to this episode for your language, please let me know :) I've received some fantastic offers from viewers. (THANK YOU!) I will publish the names of everyone who helps with this and the language they used. #onlyinjapantv -john
You already show us what your going to show next time, but why does it take so long for you to post it on RUclips? I wanna watch more FAST.
+WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN I can try to help you with Italian subtitles :-)
+TheMasterOfCook thank you! I'll contact you shortly.
I need to also fix the ENGLISH cc first. The timing seems off on some of the lines. -John
+Jibran Haider yes, it does. I am working alone and need to make a living as well. This episode was 15 minutes and involved travel and planning. If you've ever edited video, adding subtitles (hard coded) translating, adding overlay and making the story sharp -- it's takes time. Sorry it isn't faster but really, twice a month is pretty good. This is not a vlog. It's a program and series. -John
+WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN No problems, when you are ready, I'm here. :-)
Bye
Emanuele
His production value is on point this is what RUclips should be quality over quantity
+MikeOpina Thanks Mike! Totally agree -- as a RUclipsr who is asked to make more and tries to w/o sacrificing a story and some decent editing. If I won't watch it myself, why should you guys? I figure your time is as valuable as mine. -john
+MikeOpina Right! Thankfully is quantity is fairly high too.
+WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN Hey i really love your content! :) Keep it up.
RUclips believe in profit over EVERYTHING because... Sociopathy.
I'm drinking Dassai right now in Los Angeles while watching this video!
Woah! I'm sitting watching this WITHOUT a glass.
So, 23, 39 or 50? -John
-John
It's Daissai 50, I got this at Marukai store in little Tokyo. A 720ml bottle of Dassai cost about 24 bucks, and Dassai 23 (likewise 720ml) was like almost 90 bucks! Woah! Haha. Oh yeah, I'm sitting watching this WITHOUT a glass too, meaning that I'm drinking straight from the bottle without a glass ;)
Wow!! 90 bucks for that 23 is high! Didn;'t know the prices in LA. Good to know.
We can get bottles for 5000 yen here ($45) but often it's sold out. Tokyu Department Store's Shibuya Station basement usually has it in stock. Thanks for the reply Hirofumi! -john
Yeah, it'd be smarter to get one when I get back to Japan than to pay 90 bucks to taste the same quality as the 5000 yen one. Keep up your good job on your research that makes Japan and its culture more fascinating and respectful! -Hiro
Epicdoge360
Yeah, but it's worth it considering the fact that it's one of he best sake in the whole world. Think about other booze like whiskey being the same price or even higher.
can't wait for the next vid....keep it up john!! great as always!!
+suria hagumi Thank you!! -john
So far I have watched just about every video from this channel. Very entertaining and informative! The voice of the host reminds me of the voice used for narration on shows such as "How'd they make that?" etc. His voice would be perfect for any kids learning show.
+joeltb Yeah he really does a good job narrating! Its factual and easy to watch, something thats quite rare but highly appreciated!
+ONLY in JAPAN What an excellent, wonderfully informative video, John. I love seeing the whole process into making the Saki. One thing that stands out to me, aside from all the work involved, is the level of pride that Mr. Sakurai takes in his product. From the look on his face at 13:39, it is clear each bottle is a labor of love and that he is very proud of what he does.
I love the passion the Japanese have for their heritage and history. It's something that is often lost or forgotten in some other parts of the world.
Another outstanding video. Takes me back to the times I was lucky enough to work with sake reps. Once they had found out I was eager to learn about new things they not only taught me about sake, I learned about (and came to love) unique Japanese foods like shiokara, real ramen, and on and on. Can't wait for each new video!
Ha!!!! What a great video John. Superbly done and very informative - absolutely loved it! ^^
Huge thumbs up, and have a great weekend... ^^
Thomas
The CEO gave me great vibes. He is so nice and friendly. He is the kind of ceo you want at every business
Your videos are incredible! I love them!
+Dave Jansen (Theme Park Videos) Ha!!!! What a great video John. Superbly done and very informative - absolutely loved it! ^^
Huge thumbs up, and have a great weekend... ^^
Thomas
Thank you, Dave! Really appreciate it :) -John
John's videos are always in high quality and full of details love it
I love how this is such a pure process, with natural ingredients. You could virtually do this as a home brew.
+ginaC53 You're right! It's hard to get good koji-kin, but if you have that and can polish the rice, it's not too hard to make. They've been doing this for centuries without technology so it's possible for sure. -john
was literally about to go to sleep and then i saw this! Thanks for the new Video John
+nassirk You're very welcome!! -john
Love it! Never knew how it's made. Bravo!!
Your problems is much better than Japanese professional TV show!
So, I can understand Dassai brewing.
Thanks a lot!
Thank you! -John
i have seen a lot of japan-explorer videos, but was never so excited to watch them as i'm with you videos. i've already watched all your videos and im waiting to see more. keep up the fantastic work.
+Shotaru jin Next one coming tomorrow :) Japanese mascots. I'm filming two more episodes this week. So glad you like the series! THANK YOU! -john
+WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN days in japan are really long i suppose. :)
i would like to see a video about shōjin ryōri from your hand some time. merry Xmas for now!
As a huge Sake fan, I loved this video.
Really cool that the CEO took the time to give you the tour!!
Now...gotta get me a couple of bottles of sake! :)
Great job, really enjoyed this! Cheers, mate! Fell in Love with Sake since the Sake Kontor in Berlin opened :D
Such a great episode.
I do not know why but this series intrigues me so much! The amount of effort put into it will not go unknown! Keep it up!
That guy showing you around was a perfect guide. Articulate, likable, and with a a great respect for the craft. Another great video in a long string of them. :)
Great to hear from you Brian! Yes, Sakurai-san was an excellent guide who is very passionate about sake. I've been lucky enough to go to to dinner with him a few times and he is always so positive and friendly, the kind of person who makes other people better -- the perfect CEO! And a reason for Dassai's success. Always appreciate the kind words and your time to watch the series. THANK YOU! -John
Wish i could go to japan and try the food and sake , thats my dream to see Japan their food and culture.
onlyinjapan....I think your channel is an amazing, you are a very good presenter.... It makes me miss japan so much.. My heart really lyes there... Thankyou so much
Thank YOU so much for that :) makes me happy and I'll keep doing my best to make each video special. -John
Love this. The production is super high-quality, too. Kudos! Subscribed.
+George Donnelly Really glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! -john
hi!!!! I am not sure if u see this john but what you do is awesome . it actually helps in understanding Japan's culture people etc . it actually educates us . I am student and now due to watching your videos I already started liking Japan . keep up the good work
p.s if I ever come to Japan help me
Hi Soham, I read it and I am so happy to hear the videos help you learn more about Japan! THANK YOU so much for watching and sharing and I'll keep doing my best to put out fun and educational videos :) -John
Thanks for these videos. I'll probably never get to Japan so these videos show me their world
Thank you! I always love your videos, your personality is the cherry on top!
This is the exact video i have been looking for!
As others have said, the quality of your recent videos is top notch. You should have your own tv show!
+Exalted Dream big :) THANKS!! -john
This was a nice video, you can tell he's really passionate and enjoys his product a lot. I recently watched a documentary on sake, but they didn't show the milling of the rice as well as this vid. I'll be looking out for Dassai daiginjo's while buying sake :).
I'm a new subscriber and I am hooked!!! I think I have watched about 20 of your videos so far, lol. I can't believe that I am watching this kind of quality on YT (I would watch this on TV in a hot second)! You do an excellent job! Thank you so much! Your videos show us things about Japan that I would love to see, experience, taste and try! For instance, your Vending Machine videos, crane game video and Manga Cafe videos, to name a few. We have been wanting to visit Japan soon and your videos gave us ideas that we would not have even dreamed of trying (like food challenges etc).
Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment Tina! Makes me very happy to read it and really motivates me to keep things both super interesting and engaging. Of course I highly recommend a trip to Japan :) adventures await! -John
All that rice made me hungry! hehehe great video as always, I'll try sake!.
Really informative movies on RUclips!
Thank you! -John
I love your videos! I'm always waiting for the videos to be uploaded!! Keep up the great work!!
+Brenda Moreno Thanks Brenda! -john
When the new vid notification came out my day turned awesome!
+ゴンザレスアレハンドロ AWESOME!!! So glad to hear that. Next one coming much sooner. This was a beast to edit and produce. -john
That CEO is amazing. Thanks for the video!
Brilliant video, this was a very informative and the quality is simply fantastic. Your one heck of a good host.
+keyup2626 Thank you!! Made my day :) a lot of research into this episode. Glad it's online and doing well! -john
This was fascinating, from the grades of polished rice to the koji mold spores to the centrifuge system. Thanks for the education.
awesome man your back!!! love your vids can't get enough of them ^^ keep it up!!
I love your videos.
while it talk about Japan, it also helped me finding material to teach (since I'm assigned to teach my juniors about Japan's culture and stuffs).
thanks a lot, and keep up a good work!
finally, been waiting for a video
man, I just love your videos
this channel should have much more subscribers than this
top notch quality videos, fun and yet informative at the same time, so much details as well
can't wait for the next one :D
Interesting, one day I will visit Japan, probably for summer. I am thankful that you keep us more curious on Japan
+Aden Vargas Summer is hot and humid in most of Japan.
+Tams80 Thanks for letting me know, I will keep that in mind.
This is like a much better version of "How it's made"! Love your videos.
Really?!? How awesome is that :) thanks for the nice comment. -John
Oh wow this is so cool and so informative!! Love these behind-the-scene episodes! Really want to try some Dassai now xD
Awesome Sake video John! Love the effort that goes into crafting that great alcohol!
+Otaku Bitts Thanks! ... and very little effort needed to drink it when offered :) hehe - John
I want to translate your videos to an Arabic subtitle. Great videos John, keep it coming.
Thank you! That's wonderful!! I'll send you a message. -John
wow great ceo, so patient to explain everything.
good public image
Your enthusiasm can be somewhat creepy on a cartoon themed train filled with children, but it really shines through here. Great video!
+subboreal Thanks! About the creepy: agreed! I think people have to see it from another prism -- in Japan. Totally different culture and the videos are a great learning tool of life here.
It's creepy that kids go naked into public baths in Japan with unknown adults too! Just the values in Japan in general are quite good and strong. It;s sad people can;t just innocently have fun together without questioning intentions, but the world we live in is full of dangers. Japan, being an island and somewhat isolated, is such a great place. Perhaps it's like the Galapagos Islands where the wildlife approach humans as if there is no danger from millennium of non-human contact? Who knows, but it's interesting for me to see the other side. I've been here for 18 years and so used to the lifestyle. Thanks for the chance for me to debate myself on this. haha! Appreciate the comment. -john
I'm loving the Southern blue grass music in the background:p
Wow. My family and I watch your videos they really enjoy it. I might go to Japan next year :)
That makes me so happy to hear! THANK YOU for that :) -John
I swear..I'm moving to Japan sometime in my life
I love their culture so much..
man this is some good production value for just a youtube channel.
Feels like a 'How It's Made: Sake Edition'. Keep up the excellent videos! :D
Thank you! -John
The fact that the CEO himself is giving the tour himself means that he has the knowledge and very well verse in the making of sake. This makes him a good CEO as he could understands the problems face by the Production’s workers instead of just understand the company in general. This may seems like a weird comment but in my country, the background of the CEO doesn’t matter as long as the company generates money which is really annoying. For example, my father is working as an automotive engineer as his company creates the silent noise system for automobiles. However, the company’s CEO is a person with accounting background like what? He totally doesn’t understand the technical problems that my father had to face as a manager and only forces my father to solve the issue. He would’ve quit if it is not hard to find job these days
these people are the worst. i hate them, soulless greedy bastards. what a company needs is a leader with understanding and passion for their product, something that is getting rarer and rarer nowadays, and it shows in the product.
Majority of the Big MNCs are structured like this. The CEO has zero to non technical knowledge about the business and runs it purely based on numbers
It shows his passion and devotion to the craft
The quality of your filming technique is visibly improved here! Good job man!
+Prayoga Harryputra Thanks! A friend of mine came to help with the camera work -- easy sell since he loved Dassai! The editing was a beast for this one -- how to cut up the tour and make it interesting -- not so much like a tour, which is boring. Just having fun :) really appreciate the comment! -john
My family loves your videos. Thank you so much
That makes me so happy to hear! The whole family can enjoy the show :) THANK YOU for the comment. Made me smile. -John
Love this series! Japan is such an interesting place thank you for bringing us this! Greetings from US.
+Orlando Carrasco Thank you!! Greetings from Japan! -john
I enjoy watching this channel very much. Thank you for doing what you do!
This channel is so, so great! I’ve learned a great lot from all your work!
@onlyinjapan....I think your channel is an amazing, you are a very good presenter.... It makes me miss japan so much.. My heart really lyes there... Thankyou so much
I love all your videos,great job
Sake is such and interesting creation. The process in making is unique. I myself don't drink. But I make it my mission to one day try as many of the sweetest Sake's I can find to one day find one that I can actually drink. But I'm still scared to do it!
Another great video and I can't wait to see the Mascots, so cute!
+Eszra Thanks!! The mascot video is really fun -- not nearly as long as this one, thankfully! The Dassai 23 is quite sweet and super smooth although a little pricey. Send me a note if you find a good sake you like! -john
+Eszra There is another traditional beverage in Japan made from fermented rice called "amazeke" (甘酒) literally "sweet sake" It has low alcohol content (or sometimes non at all). It is cloudy and has a thickness to it but has some of the characteristic of sake. I doubt you could find it outside of Japan though.
Edit: according to Wikipedia it can be found in Asian grocery stores and natural food stores in the USA and Europe.
I look forward to your videos and this one is one of my favorites. My friend works at a sake brewery in Kagoshima and he's loving it. I can't wait to go home (Yokohama)!
Another masterpiece.
+Ian Crawford Thanks Ian!! Great to hear from you! -john
+WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN You should get a drone. I ordered one a few days ago from DJI and it should be coming in a few days. Also have you done any thing with the idea to making japanese walking videos for treadmills?
Edit: If you are going to order one do it soon because they are on christmas sale and WAY cheaper. I got a free hard shell backpack for storage.
Really enjoyed this one. Engaging to see how unique industries in Japan work. Been subscribed for a while; looking forward to seeing more (:
So happy to hear that and THANK YOU for supporting my work here. Really appreciate it! More is one the way ;) -John
nice episode :D
I love this show.
I'll be sure to pick up a few bottles as thanks to the CEO and company for the inside look at the process.
Wow! Such an amazing video! Thanks for this!
Hello John :D I just found your channel today and all I've been doing is watching all of your videos! They are so good informative and produced with great quality keep up the good work! I look forward to watching more of the great vids you take out in the future :D subscribed!!
THANK YOU!! -John
Great to see how clean the factory looks! :)
+Chesa Djanelle I thought so too -- it's not a new place but treated like a shrine by the employees who love what they're making! -john
I have been to Yamaguchi-Ken visit a friend in in Hikari city. Nice one. loved it. keep them coming
I went through Hikari a log time ago as well. It's a very natural rural area. Beautiful parts of Japan! -John
I love sake and great video :)
Thank you! -John
CEO があなたの周りにあなたを見せてくれてとてもうれしいです。 彼は素晴らしいようです。 また、優れた品質。 私は今、ボトルを買うだろう！ ドイツからのご挨拶 ：）
Thank you for this amazing video !! ^^
I really like your video !! it's very interesting and we learn a lot !!
Thank you!! I'm very happy to hear that :) -John
Your videos are awesome!! And well made Keep it up 😀
+The Parasyte Gaming (IOS GAMER) Thank you so much! Very happy to hear that and that you are enjoying the shows! -john
WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN I watched all your videos my favorite videos are tokyo game show 2013, Osaka food guide, and Tokyo manga shop & Anime studio mega tour.. 😀
I can't wait till you get to 1 million Subs! :D
i am literally obsessed with these videos. 😇😂
Very interesting and informative video. I would love to try the Dassai Sake. I'll see if I can order it online. Thanks for sharing! ;-)
You can also find it at many high quality Japanese restaurants with Japanese owners. They often try to stock the best. Nice chance to at least try a glass of it if you can't find online. -John
I tried the Dassai...very smooth. Easy to drink.
That looks so fun!
Incredible !
great vid. recommend the birth of sake documentary if you crave more sake brewery stuff
A great sake should be enjoyed with friends.
Good work
I tried sake once so good to know.
Love plum wine.
One minute he says it's unpasteurized, the next they go through the pasteurisation process. Makes sense.
Great video! Thanks so much.
i love this channel
Thanks! Really happy to read this :) -John
THat is so cool! would love to have been able to have a tour of there like you did.
+Tania LoNero Thant's why I made the video! I was dying to learn more about how it's made since it's such an important part of Japanese culture. I think some breweries around the Tokyo area may have tours. Really worth it if you get the chance. -john
WAORYU ONLYinJAPAN
Arigatou Gozaimasu John!!
Informational video as always...
That moment when the perfect ad happens at the perfect time,
"If you're wondering how this rice tastes before becoming Koji, here's your answer...'PIZZA POPS!!'"
XD
the intro music is the best part
John this is a great incite to sake. I used to drink it all the time.
+Elise McCurdy Thanks Elise! -john
Thanks for sharing!
It was really interesting.